News and Events

In addition to providing grants to organizations and individuals, the Marshall Home Fund supports and participates in various town activities that promote the well-being of older adults.

Information Session for 2019 Program Grants 
Come learn about the Marshall Home Fund's 2019 Program Grant solicitation. At the Information Session, prospective applicants will learn about this year's priorities and the application process, and will have the opportunity to share ideas with each other and with the MHF Board. 
Date: February 8, 12:30-2:00 PM.
Location: Watertown Free Public Library, WSB Room, 123 Main St. Watertown, MA 02472
Light lunch will be served.
For additional information: info@marshallhomefund.org
Free, open to the public

Technology Training for Seniors with Sight Loss 
A monthly individualized training offered by the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, with support from the Marshall Home Fund. 
Date: Monday, January 14, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Location: Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
To register: Contact MABVI (617) 738-5110
Free, open to the public

English Language Instruction for Seniors 55+ 
The Marshall Home Fund enables Project Literacy to offer twice-weekly classes for older immigrants alongside their peers of all generations, taught by professional English language instructors.
To register and for dates, times and location: Contact Philippa Biggers. Email: pbiggers@watertown-ma,gov. Phone: (617) 924-8797.
Free, open to the public

Watertown for All Ages
We are a member Watertown for All Ages, a town-wide collaboration of individuals working to help Watertown become an Age Friendly Community. The organization recently received grants from Watertown Community Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation to spearhead an initiative to ensure older residents have access to safe, affordable, convenient transporation.  Throughout 2019, WAA and its advisory committee will study the obstacles facing older people who don't drive or who plan to scale back driving and will create a series of recommendations to address these obstacles. For more information, contact info@watertownforallages.org.  

Next MHF Board Meeting
January 24, 2019 at 4:00 PM (Snow date February 5)
Location: Mastrangelo Room, Watertown Public Library, 123 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472